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Remember Second Life, the virtual world game that launched back in 2003? Well, believe it or not, it’s still running, and it’s now making its way to mobile devices for the first time. Second Life allows users to create 3D avatars and participate in various social activities within the virtual world. It has been available on the desktop web across Windows, macOS, and Linux, but this marks the first time it’s expanding beyond the PC in any form.
The news was shared by a community manager for Second Life developer Linden Lab on the game’s community web forum. The post included a video that revealed some details about the mobile version’s development, along with the announcement that a beta version of the mobile app will launch sometime this year.
The mobile app was built using Unity, making it easier to release and maintain on multiple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android phones, and Android tablets. The app promises to bring as much of the Second Life experience to mobile as possible, including the detailed character models and environments.
Second Life has a dedicated fanbase, and its expansion to mobile is expected to generate renewed interest in the game. It offers users the opportunity to create their own virtual identity and participate in a wide range of activities, from socializing to gaming to exploring.
The upcoming mobile version of Second Life is exciting news for fans of the game who have been playing it on desktops for the past two decades. The use of Unity to build the app ensures that it will be available on multiple platforms, making it more accessible to a broader audience. It remains to be seen how successful the mobile version will be, but its expansion beyond the PC is undoubtedly a step in the right direction.
